The Institute Bar

The Institute Bar

Camden

4.2 ££ · Pub

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Opening hours

  • Mon 15:00 – 23:00
  • Tue 15:00 – 23:00
  • Wed 15:00 – 23:00
  • Thu 15:00 – 23:00
  • Fri 15:00 – 00:00
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

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About The Institute Bar

The Institute Bar is a students' union bar run by UCL, set in the Bloomsbury campus area around WC1H. It offers a friendly, affordable place for a drink in the heart of the university district.

The bar serves food and cocktails, hosts live music and shows sport on the screens, and it has outdoor seating for warmer days. That mix makes it a versatile spot for a quiet pint, a match or a livelier night with friends.

It opens from mid-afternoon on weekdays, with a later close on Fridays, and is shut at weekends in line with its campus setting. This makes it best suited to after-lecture or after-work drinks during the week.

With a 4.4 rating, The Institute Bar is a welcoming choice in Bloomsbury, particularly for those in and around the university. Its blend of food, live music and screened sport gives it broad appeal.

Getting there

The Institute BarWC1H 0AL

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Frequently asked questions

Who runs The Institute Bar?

The Institute Bar is a UCL students' union bar in the Bloomsbury campus area. It offers a friendly and affordable spot for a drink in the university district.

Does The Institute Bar show sport?

Yes, the bar shows sport on its screens, so you can catch a match with a pint. It also hosts live music for a livelier atmosphere.

What are The Institute Bar's opening hours?

It opens from mid-afternoon Monday to Thursday until 11pm and until midnight on Friday. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday in line with its campus setting.

Does The Institute Bar serve food?

Yes, food is served alongside cocktails and other drinks. That makes it a practical stop for a bite as well as a pint.

Is The Institute Bar good for a weekday drink?

Yes, its weekday hours make it well suited to after-lecture or after-work drinks. With outdoor seating and live music it works for both quiet and busier evenings.